About this Event
Come dive into contact improv with us! On September 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th from 7-9 pm we'll be finding our flow together, building confidence, and nourishing that inner joy for creative exploration.
During this 4 part series we'll be discovering and rediscovering many elements that arise like:
How to communicate through shared movement
How to create steady contact through weight-sharing
Balance, momentum, and leverage
How to connect to your own solo
Giving and receiving support
Accessing your creative and improv spirit (yes, it’s there!)
Beginner lifts
Floor work
Overcoming mental blocks, doubts and fears
Connecting what you’ve learned to your life outside the dance room
Sign up for the series today!
Advanced registration required, no drop-ins
We look forward to moving with you
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ABOUT CONTACT IMPROV: Contact Improvisation (CI) is a partner/solo/group-improvised dance style developed in 1972 by Steve Paxton and Nancy Stark Smith, heavily influenced by Aikido and Modern dance. Due to the open-ended nature of the dance, each new dancer can add to this pot of creativity. This has lead to various influences weaving in and out of the form. Some of those influences include but are not limited to Tango, Zen, Zouk, Contemporary, Ballet, Hip Hop, Qi Gong, Capoeira, Ballroom, Salsa and the list goes on. This is the beauty of CI: it can offer such an open fertile ground for exploration in expression and movement. Your voice in this dance is what will drive the creative freedom possible at Colours in Contact.
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About Pablo Perez:
Pablo Perez's family immigrated to Toronto from Guatemala in the early 80's. For how small Guatemala is compared to other countries, he has always valued the small pockets of familiar warmth in Toronto. Fostering space where people of all walks of life can feel welcome is something Pablo is deeply passionate about.
Pablo has always had a passion for creativity, expression, and connection. Whether exploring structure through lego or the shared structures of the body, there has always been an element of playful open curiosity that is fostered throughout life. In terms of exploring the architecture of the mind over the past 16 years, Meditation has always been a guiding force. In body over the past 15 years: movement exploration through authentic movement, Muay Thai, Thai Chi, Yoga, Salsa, Tango, Hip Hop, Zouk, Fusion Dance, and Contact Improv have all impacted the way he approaches the creative medium of the body. At Colours in Contact, you are sure to be invited and guided by Pablo Perez to explore what movement, dance, connection, expression, and care can mean for you. This exploration will be felt together in shared space with other dancers, with the room, and most importantly, with yourself.
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SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
- Since Colours in Contact events involve a rolling point of contact and sliding, clothing that have zippers and buttons as well as jewellery are not permitted. Sleeveless shirts, shorts, skirts and slippery clothing are also not recommended.
- Only non-glass water bottles are allowed in the studio as we dance barefoot.
- Please avoid wearing perfumes or scented body care products in consideration for people with chemical sensitivities.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
509 Bloor St W, 509 Bloor Street West, Toronto, Canada
CAD 107.83
